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The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has announced plans to fund an online entry-level course for all active duty service members in Georgia. The course, Veterans Training and Transition (VET2) 101, was developed by Georgia Tech Professional Education and will ensure Georgia service members are provided employment opportunities and assistance in their transition. “We are so pleased the Department of Economic Development recognizes the value of the VET2 101 program and the much needed assistance it provides to our men and women transitioning from the service,” said James Wilburn, director for Military Programs at Georgia Tech Professional Education. “The…

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Dozens of youths and their parents turned out for the “Get in the Game” leadership chess training workshop, which was held this past Saturday (March 4) in Conyers. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of the Be Someone mentoring organization, presented the workshop, which drew a standing-room only crowd at the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotel. Hudson, a chess champion who has gained national recognition for using chess to mentor students across the country, said the event marked his first in Rockdale. He credited Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt with helping to make the event a success.

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